Academic Freedom
On 25 October 2011, the AUCC announced a new Statement on Academic Freedom which is expected to become part of AUCC’s criteria for membership. However, at least one critic has expressed the opinion that the Statement, drafted by academic administrators, essentially gives academic administrators the right to determine the limits of such freedom.
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